US3674136A
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Carrier for flanged articles
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1971-06-01
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1991-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for flanged articles comprises a pair of main panels arranged in face contacting relation and disposed in overlying relation with respect to the articles and a pair of auxiliary panels are foldably joined to each of the main panels along opposite side edges thereof and apertures are formed in each of the auxiliary panels in close proximity to the upper ends of the adjacent articles. The auxiliary panels of the lower main panel are folded inwardly through angles substantially in excess of 90* so that the apertures therein at least partially envelop the upper ends of the adjacent articles. The auxiliary panels associated with the top main panel are folded downwardly through angles of 90* or less to positions wherein portions of the upper ends of adjacent articles are enveloped within the apertures formed therein so that each article is gripped below its flange from opposite sides by the auxiliary panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Homer W Forrer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/40; B65D71/42; B65D71/06; B65D71/08; B65D71/10; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00012; B65D2571/00018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A carrier for a group of at least two articles each having a laterally projecting flange at its upper end and the articles being arranged in side-by-side rectilinear relation with their axes generally parallel to each other, the carrier comprising a stabilizing device having a pair of main panels arranged in face contacting relation and disposed in overlying relation with respect to at least two of the articles, a pair of auxiliary panels foldably joined to each of said main panels along opposite side edges thereof, at least one aperture formed in each of said auxiliary panels and disposed immediately adjacent one of said articles, the auxiliary panels adjoined to one of said main panels being folded out of the plane thereof through angles in excess of 90* into positions underneath such main panel to form an acute angle with respect to such main panel and respectively to envelope at least portions of the upper ends of the articles within said apertures and the auxIliary panels adjoined to the other of said main panels being folded out of the plane thereof through angles of 90* or less and into positions wherein at least portions of the upper ends of the articles are enveloped by said apertures along the opposite sides thereof from said auxiliary panels which are adjoined to said one main panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A carrier for a group of at least two articles each having a laterally projecting flange at its upper end and the articles being arranged in side-by-side rectilinear relation with their axes generally parallel to each other, the carrier comprising a stabilizing device having a pair of main panels arranged in face contacting relation and disposed in overlying relation with respect to at least two of the articles, a pair of auxiliary panels foldably joined to each of said main panels along opposite side edges thereof, at least one aperture formed in each of said auxiliary panels and disposed immediately adjacent one of said articles, the auxiliary panels adjoined to one of said main panels being folded out of the plane thereof through angles in excess of 90* into positions underneath such main panel to form an acute angle with respect to such main panel and respectively to envelope at least portions of the upper ends of the articles within said apertures and the auxIliary panels adjoined to the other of said main panels being folded out of the plane thereof through angles of 90* or less and into positions wherein at least portions of the upper ends of the articles are enveloped by said apertures along the opposite sides thereof from said auxiliary panels which are adjoined to said one main panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein an overwrap is disposed about said articles and said stabilizing device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein an edge of each of said apertures underlies the laterally projecting flange of the associated article.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein said main panels are affixed to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein said main panels are foldably joined to each other along adjacent end edges at one end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein a pair of side walls constitute downward extensions of the auxiliary panels which are adjoined to said other main panel and disposed alongside the articles, and a bottom wall structure foldably adjoined to the bottom edges of said side walls along opposite side edges thereof respectively to form a tubular structure about the articles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein said one main panel is disposed immediately below said other main panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein an end panel is foldably joined to each end edge of each of said main panels and wherein web structure interconnects each end of each end panel and the adjacent end of the associated one of said auxiliary panels.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |